Paula Notarino congratulates Democrat Nancy Rossi in the mayoral race in West Haven on Election Day, , at her headquarters at 232 Captain Thomas Blvd in West Haven. Rossi defeated write-in candidate Mayor ... more

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Rich Dziekan hugs his wife, Kristen, at campaign headquarters in Derby after winning the mayoral race on November 7, 2017.

Rich Dziekan hugs his wife, Kristen, at campaign headquarters in Derby after winning the mayoral race on November 7, 2017.

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Derby Mayor Anita Dugatto (left) congratulates Rich Dziekan on his victory in the Derby mayoral contest at his headquarters in Derby on November 7, 2017.

Derby Mayor Anita Dugatto (left) congratulates Rich Dziekan on his victory in the Derby mayoral contest at his headquarters in Derby on November 7, 2017.

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East Haven, Connecticut - Tuesday, November 7, 2017: Standing next to an election tally board, left, incumbent East Haven Mayor Joe Maturo thanks his supporters at campaign headquarters Tuesday after a close race with Democratic mayoral candidate Sal Maltese less

East Haven, Connecticut - Tuesday, November 7, 2017: Standing next to an election tally board, left, incumbent East Haven Mayor Joe Maturo thanks his supporters at campaign headquarters Tuesday after a close ... more

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Rich Dziekan realizes he won the Derby mayoral race on November 7, 2017.

Rich Dziekan realizes he won the Derby mayoral race on November 7, 2017.

Board of Selectmen candidate Mitch Goldblatt (left) speaks with David Hudspeth outside of a polling place at the High Plains Community Center in Orange on November 7, 2017.

Board of Selectmen candidate Mitch Goldblatt (left) speaks with David Hudspeth outside of a polling place at the High Plains Community Center in Orange on November 7, 2017.

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West Haven resident Carrie Boykin and her daughter Italy Setzer prepare to cast their ballots on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at District 6 at the Forest School at 95 Burwell Road in West Haven.

West Haven resident Carrie Boykin and her daughter Italy Setzer prepare to cast their ballots on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at District 6 at the Forest School at 95 Burwell Road in West Haven.

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New Haven, Connecticut - Tuesday, November 7, 2017: Voter Anna Delisola of New Haven, a resident of the Bella Vista Complex Apartments on Eastern Street, sits outside the Bella Vista polling place Tuesday afternoon. less

New Haven, Connecticut - Tuesday, November 7, 2017: Voter Anna Delisola of New Haven, a resident of the Bella Vista Complex Apartments on Eastern Street, sits outside the Bella Vista polling place Tuesday ... more

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Campaign manager Andrew Baklik goes over probable voters for Rich Dziekan in the Derby mayoral race at campaign headquarters on November 7, 2017.

Campaign manager Andrew Baklik goes over probable voters for Rich Dziekan in the Derby mayoral race at campaign headquarters on November 7, 2017.

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Rich Dziekan (center left) hugs campaign manager Andrew Baklik at his headquarters in Derby after results showed Dziekan as the winner in the Derby mayoral race on November 7, 2017.

Rich Dziekan (center left) hugs campaign manager Andrew Baklik at his headquarters in Derby after results showed Dziekan as the winner in the Derby mayoral race on November 7, 2017.

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A few voters cast their ballot just after noon at the 20th Ward.

A few voters cast their ballot just after noon at the 20th Ward.

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Voter turnout is virtually nonexistent at the 9th Ward.

Voter turnout is virtually nonexistent at the 9th Ward.

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West Haven residents living in District 5 vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at the Forest School on Burwell Road in West Haven.

West Haven residents living in District 5 vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at the Forest School on Burwell Road in West Haven.

There has been a slow but steady turnout of voters at the 20th Ward this year.

There has been a slow but steady turnout of voters at the 20th Ward this year.

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Due to the slow voter turnout at the 10th Ward, Ryan Munden, the moderator, wonders if the primaries were actually busier due to the competition.

Due to the slow voter turnout at the 10th Ward, Ryan Munden, the moderator, wonders if the primaries were actually busier due to the competition.

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District 6 poll workers in West Haven check in residents preparing to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at the Forest School at 95 Burwell Road in West Haven.

District 6 poll workers in West Haven check in residents preparing to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at the Forest School at 95 Burwell Road in West Haven.

Photo: Catherine Avalone, Hearst Connecticut Media

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Derby Mayor Anita Dugatto (left) congratulates Rich Dziekan on his victory in the Derby mayoral contest at his headquarters in Derby on November 7, 2017.

Derby Mayor Anita Dugatto (left) congratulates Rich Dziekan on his victory in the Derby mayoral contest at his headquarters in Derby on November 7, 2017.

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Machine tender Ralph Salvatore, Jr., keeps a watchful eye on voters Helaine and Alan Beresner as they cast their ballots Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, District 6 at Forest School at 95 Burwell Road in West Haven. less

Machine tender Ralph Salvatore, Jr., keeps a watchful eye on voters Helaine and Alan Beresner as they cast their ballots Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, District 6 at Forest School at 95 Burwell Road in ... more

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East Haven, Connecticut - Tuesday, November 7, 2017: East Haven Democratic Mayoral candidate Sal Maltese and Clara DiMartino, right, a campaign worker at the Main Street campaign headquarters on election night. DiMartino is a former member of the East Haven Democratic Town Committee and a founder of the New Haen Ronald McDonald House. less

East Haven, Connecticut - Tuesday, November 7, 2017: East Haven Democratic Mayoral candidate Sal Maltese and Clara DiMartino, right, a campaign worker at the Main Street campaign headquarters on election ... more

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Voting was slow at the West Hills Stream School in Ward 30 this morning.

William Kaempffer / Hearst Connecticut Media
Voting was slow at the West Hills Stream School in Ward 30 this morning.

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Andy Sanchez votes a polling place in the gymnasium of Irving School in Derby on November 7, 2017.

Andy Sanchez votes a polling place in the gymnasium of Irving School in Derby on November 7, 2017.

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A sign steers voters into a polling place at Irving School in Derby on November 7, 2017.

A sign steers voters into a polling place at Irving School in Derby on November 7, 2017.

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Campaign manager Andrew Baklik (back to camera) hugs Rich Dziekan at campaign headquarters in Derby as the polls closed in the Derby mayoral race on November 7, 2017.

Campaign manager Andrew Baklik (back to camera) hugs Rich Dziekan at campaign headquarters in Derby as the polls closed in the Derby mayoral race on November 7, 2017.

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Kim Pont and daughter, Winter, age 2, vote at Clinton Town Hall Tuesday.

Kim Pont and daughter, Winter, age 2, vote at Clinton Town Hall Tuesday.

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Board of Aldermen candidate Art Gerckers watches voters head into a polling place at Irving School in Derby on November 7, 2017.

Board of Aldermen candidate Art Gerckers watches voters head into a polling place at Irving School in Derby on November 7, 2017.

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East Haven, Connecticut - Tuesday, November 7, 2017: Rose Bruno of East Haven prepares to cast her vote Tuesday at the Overbrook School in East Haven.

East Haven, Connecticut - Tuesday, November 7, 2017: Rose Bruno of East Haven prepares to cast her vote Tuesday at the Overbrook School in East Haven.

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Volunteers check in registered voters as they enter the Clinton Town Hall to vote, November 7, 2017.

Volunteers check in registered voters as they enter the Clinton Town Hall to vote, November 7, 2017.

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Goupil wins Clinton’s top seat

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CLINTON — Democratic candidate Christine Goupil was elected first selectwoman Tuesday, with the vote tally announced to a hushed room on the bottom floor of Town Hall.

She defeated Republican Kirk Carr, in a ballot tally of 2,079 votes to 1,558 votes. Both candidates were challengers after incumbent First Selectman Bruce Farmer lost the GOP primary to Carr in September.

“We’re very pleased with the vote and voter turnout,” Goupil said. “My team and I are very eager to get started.”

Goupil, a Clinton resident of 10 years, said she became involved in local politics within months of moving to town.

Carr, reflecting on the results, said: “Clearly the voters didn’t think taxes were as important as I thought they were, I misread them.” He added that the Democrats were united and the Republicans were divided.

“That was a headwind I couldn’t overcome,” Carr said.

Total voter turnout, according to the town’s registrars, was 3,911, or nearly 40 percent of the 9,865 voters registered in Clinton.